CITY OF NEWPORT

MINUTES  FOR A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

MAY 11, 2022

(Approved 7/13/2022)

 

The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will come before the Council at a meeting to be held on May 11, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840.  Meeting viewing and participation is also available via Web Ex: Join link:

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The CITY CLERK called the Roll and the following members were present:

 

JEANNE MARIE NAPOLITANO                KATHRYN E. LEONARD

CHARLIE HOLDER                                     ELIZABETH FUERTE

JAMIE BOVA                                                ANGELA MCCALLA

LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE

 

CITIZENS’ FORUM:

 

1.   PUBLIC HEARING- FY 2023 Operating Budget- A copy is available on our website:  www.cityofnewport.com/budgets

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE opened the public hearing.  Hearing no comments from the public, COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing.  Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.  COUNCILOR LEONARD had questions regarding the OPEB Trust funds.   Laura Sitrin, Finance Director, addressed the Council regarding the Trust Fund.   COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the budget.  Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR LEONARD opposed.

 

a.   Personnel Ordinance (First Reading)

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance on first reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE and voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR LEONARD opposed.

 

b.   Ordinance Appropriating Revenue (First Reading)

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordnance on first reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE.  Laura Sitrin, Finance Director, addressed the Coucnil to answer questions regarding the proposed tax rate.  The motion to approve was voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR LEONARD opposed.

 

2.   CONSENT CALENDAR (THE CONSENT CALENDAR IS APPROVED IN ITS ENTIRETY UNLESS THE COUNCIL REMOVES AN ITEM FOR DISCUSSION.  ALL LICENSES ARE GRANTED SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCES ( #31-80 AND #98-40).

 

a.   Special Events:

 

1.   Audrain Automobile Museum, Inc., d/b/a various events & various locations throughout the city beginning May 12, 2022 through October 30, 2022 (list attached)

 

2.   The Wayfinder Hotel, d/b/a Summer Starts Here, The Wayfinder Hotel, May 14, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

COUNCILOR MCCALLA had questions regarding the event.  There was no representative present. 

 

3.   Kate Lentz, d/b/a Author talk and Reception, Ochre Court; May 22, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

4.   Newport Hospital, d/b/a A Salute To Health- Fundraiser, Marble House; July 6, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

 

5.   Newport Historical Society, d/b/a French Culinary Adventure Cocktail Reception, Great Friends Meeting House; July 7, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

6.   Newport Historical Society, d/b/a French in Newport Living History Event, Great Friends Meeting House; July 8-10, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

7.   Alliance Francaise of Newport, d/b/a Celebrating General Rochambeau and the French in Newport, King Park; July 9, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

8.   Sail Newport, d/b/a Newport Regatta, 72 Fort Adams Drive; July 8-10, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

9.   International Tennis Hall of Fame, d/b/a Infosys Hall of Fame Open, International Tennis Hall of Fame; July 10-17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

10. Newport HEZ Arts and Culture Workgroup/Tom Perrotti, d/b/a Don Quixote/Summer Theater; Miantonomi Park; July 11, 2022 from, 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (rain date- July 18, 2022)

 

COUCNILOR CEGLIE moved to withdraw the application as the event has been cancelled.  Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

11. Potter League for Animals, d/b/a Yappy Hour, 57 Ledge Road; July 17, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

12. Island Moving Company, d/b/a Newport Dance Festival, Great Friends Meeting House, 21 Farewell St.; July 19-24, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

13. The Rec Reunion Association, d/b/a Rec Reunion Family Cookout, Miantonomi Park; August 6, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the application.  Seconded by COUNCILOR MCCALLA who commended the coalition for sponsoring a longstanding event.  The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY. 

 

14. Preservation Society of Newport County, d/b/a Coaching Weekend, Newport Mansion and Streets of Newport; August 18-21, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

15. Sail Newport, d/b/a Sail for Hope, Newport Shipyard, 1 Washington St.; September 10, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

16. Communication from Bike Newport, re:  Rain date for Elliot’s Ride- May 22, 2022

 

COUNCILOR MCCALLA recused.  COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the communication.  Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY (6-0)

 

b.   Pool Table License, Renewal, El Dee Vending, LLC, 80 Osprey Drive, East Greenwich, RI (1 table)

 

c.   Mechanical Amusement License Renewal, El Dee Vending, LLC, 80 Osprey Drive, East Greenwich, RI (1 location, 11 machines)

 

d.   Private Detective License, Renewal, Kevin P. Sullivan, d/b/a KPS Investigations & Constable Services, LLC, 2 Chastellux Ave.

 

e.   Tattoo Parlor License, Renewal, Peter Fortune, d/b/a Fortune Tattoos, 435 Thames St.

 

f.    2022 Holiday Selling License, Renewals- List Attached

 

g.   Communication from Mona Barbera, Ph.D., re:  Resignation from the Canvassing Authority (Receive with regret)

 

h.   Communication from Peter Rinelli, Ph.D, re:  Resignation from the Cliff Walk Commission (Receive with regret)

 

i.    Communication from Kathryn Supple, re:  Requesting the city participate in National Gun Violence Awareness Day (Approve subject to details being worked out with city administration)

 

j.    Communication from Broadway Businesses, re:  Addendum to Outdoor Dining proposal (Receive and refer to City Administration for a recommendation)

 

COUNCILOR BOVA moved to hear the communication with item No. 16.  Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

k.   Memorandum from the City Manager, re:  Plan to host t-ball and coach pitch at Miantonomi Park (Receive)

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the memorandum from the City Manager.  Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA.  CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON addressed the Council regarding the proposal.  The following members from the public addressed the Council:

 

Lois Eberhard

Chris Rosa, Armstrong Place

Jennifer Jackson, 36 Dudley Ave.

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of items b (2)(10)(13)(16), j and k.  Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY. 

 

LICENSES AND PERMITS

 

3.   Sankofa Community Connection, d/b/a Pre-Juneteenth Celebration/Day of Renewal, Great Friends Meeting House; June 18, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

 

-Request to waive special event license fee

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license and refer the fee waiver request to the City Manager.  Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

4.   Victualing License, New, Maho Poke, LLC, d/b/a Maho Poke, 186 A Thames St.

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

5.   Victualing License, New, Springline Coffee, LLC, d/b/a Springline Coffee, LLC, 33 Bannisters Wharf

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

6.   Sidewalk Café License, New, Mel’s Lunch Inc., d /b/a Mel’s Lunch, 25 Broadway

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

7.   Sidewalk Café, New, Humming Bird, LLC, d/b/a Humming Bird, A Taste of the Caribbean, 104 Broadway

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

8.   Victualing License, Expansion, Picnic, Ltd., d/b/a Picnic Café, 26-28 Bellevue Ave., expanding into 28-32 Bellevue

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

9.   Sidewalk Café License, Expansion, Picnic, Ltd., d/b/a Picnic Café, 26-28 Bellevue Ave., expanding into 28-32 Bellevue Ave.

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

10. Sidewalk Café License, Renewals:

 

a.   Newport Bubble Tea, LLC, d/b/a Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway

b.   ETCGroup, LLC, d/b/a Empire Tea & Coffee, 112 William St.

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

11. Mobile Food Establishment Truck, (MFET- 2 available), New, Sunset Beach Aquaculture, LLC (Joseph Pinheiro), d/b/a Sunset Beach Aquaculture, 161 Beacon Ave., Jamestown, RI- continued from April 27, 2022

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA.  COUNCILOR LEONARD had questions for the applicant.  Joseph Pinheiro addressed the Council.  The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

12. Entertainment License, Expansion, Class A (indoors), L & B Associates, LLC, d/b/a Stoneacre Garden, 151 Swinburne Row Sunday through Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. (Current restriction- Subject to garage doors to be closed during entertainment) (Hearing)

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve.  Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

13. 2022 Entertainment License Renewals (List Attached)

 

14. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS  (NOTE:  Vacancies currently or soon will exist on the following Boards and Commissions: Beach Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, Henderson Home, Historic District Commission, Energy and Environment Commission)

 

Appointments:

 

Cliff Walk Commission (1 vacancy); Dennis Zambrotta; Nicole Shevory; Mark Fitzgerald Christopher M. Jones (5-year term expires 11/1/2026)

 

MAYOR NAPOLITANO moved to appoint Christopher M. Jones to the Cliff Walk Commission.  Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Affirmative Action Commission (unlimited vacancies) : Joan McCarthy (3 year term expires 5/11/2025)

 

MAYOR NAPOLITANO moved to appoint Joan McCarthy to the Affirmative Action Commission.  Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Energy and Environment Commission (1 vacancy): Anne Joslin ( 3-year term expires 4/9/2023)

 

MAYOR NAPOLITANO moved to appoint Anne Joslin to the Energy and Environment  Commission.  Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Tree and Open Space Commission (1 vacancy): Stephanie Smyth ( 3-year term expires 3/27/2024)

 

MAYOR NAPOLITANO moved to appoint Stephanie Smyth to the Tree and Open Space Commission.  Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

15. Aging Friendly- L. Ceglie, J. Napolitano, K. Leonard., E. Fuerte

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE introduced the resolution and moved for its passage.  Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE.  Carmela Geer, Edward King House Senior Center Director, addressed the Council regarding the resolution.   The motion to adopt the resolution was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

16. Street Cafes- J. Bova, C. Holder, E. Fuerte, L. Ceglie, A. McCalla, J. Napolitano

 

ORDINANCES

 

17. Amending Section 17.08.010, entitled, Definitions, 17.65., entitled, “Innovation Hub” and 17.66 entitled,  Innovation Hub Floating Overlay Zone” (Second Reading)

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the ordinance on second reading.  Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS

 

18. Communication from Maureen Cronin, Chair, Charter Review Commission, re:  Final Report of the 2022 Newport Charter Review Commission

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the recommendations and refer them to the City Solicitor for legal compliance.  Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

 

19. Action Item #6071/22 – RE:   Lease Agreement – Newport Community School – Gateway Center (w/accompanying resolution)

 

COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution.  Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

20. Action Item #6072/22 – RE:   Regional School District – Ballot Authorization (w/accompanying resolution)

 

Withdrawn

 

ADJOURN AS COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

 

BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

1.   Class F-1 Daily Liquor Licenses, Sail Newport, d/b/a:

 

a.   Newport Regatta, 72 Fort Adams Drive; July 8-10, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

b.   Sail for Hope, 1 Washington St.; September 10, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

2.   Communication from Charles M. Holder, Jr., Operations Manager, Midtown Oyster/Surf Club re:  Change of d/b/a from Freaky Burrito to Coffee Grinder at 337 Thames St. Unit 4 (Receive and make part of licensees file)

 

COMMISSIONER HOLDER recused.  COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and make part of licensee’s file.  Seconded by COMMISSIONER BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to adopt the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of item 2.  Seconded by COMMISSIONER FUERTE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

LICENSES AND PERMITS

 

3.   Sunday Selling License, New, Class A Liquor Store, Shiv Wine Corp, d/b/a Thames Wine & Spirits, 580 Thames St. Unit 8

 

COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to approve the license.  Seconded by COMMISSIONER FUERTE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

4.   Application of New Newport Liquor, LLC, d/b/a Point Wine & Spirits, 3 Thames St., holder of a Class A alcoholic beverage license to transfer 50% of membership from Forest Patten to Richard Willis, assuming 100%. (Hearing)

 

Richard Willis, 1173 Green End Ave., Middletown, RI addressed the Council regarding the transfer. 

 

COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve.  Seconded by COMMISSIONER HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY. 

 

Laura C. Swistak

City Clerk

 

Adjourn-

 

Holiday Selling Renewals

 

d/b/a

Owner

Address

Diva Boutique

Chatree Sachayansrisakul

491 Thames Street*

 

 

*Change of Location

   Empire Tea & Coffee

Newport Bubble Tea, LLC

22 Broadway including adjacent rental space in rear of building

Newport Multiservicios

Newport Multiservicios, LLC

9 Farewell St.

 

  ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE RENEWALS BY CLASS- A= INDOORS/B=OUTDOORS

 

Class  A Indoors

 

         DBA             Owner            Licensed Premises      Restrictions

 

  22 Bowen's Wine   22 Bowen's Wine Bar     located at 22 Bowen's Wharf, first    NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

  Bar and Grille        and Grille, LLC          and second floors only                AMPLIFICATION.

 

  99 Restaurant &    99 West, LLC            located at 199 JT Connell Hwy
 
Pub

 

  Bar & Board         Liquor Thames, LLC     located at 282 Thames St. 1st

                                                                                                            Floor, Front right corner, 2nd

                                                                                                            Floor, Front right corner

 

  Boat Dockside,      Waite's Wharf Grille,     located at 25 Waites Wharf Unit      NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

 The                      LLC                       #A First Floor                                    AMPLIFICATION.  ALL DOORS AND

                                                                                                            WINDOWS TO REMAIN CLOSED          DURING

                                                                                                            ENTERTAINMENT.

 

  Brick Alley Pub     Plumb, Inc.               located at 140-142 Thames Street     NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

  and Restaurant                                  Second Floor                         AMPLIFICATION.

 

  Buskers                Pale, LLC The            located at 178 Thames Street          DOORS AND WINDOWS TO REMAIN                                    CLOSED

                                                                                                 First and Second Floors         DURING ENTERTAINMENT.                                                                                                                                                  COMPLIANCE

                                                                                                            WITH CITY NOISE ORDINANCE. NO

                                                                                                            OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

                                                                                                            AMPLIFICATION.  Detail Police Officer(s)                May be Required.

 

  Cafe Zelda            Café Zelda, LLC         located at 528-530 Thames Street     NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

                                                                                                               First Floor           AMPLIFICATION.

 

  Celtica                 , LLC                      located at                                         95 Long Wharf      NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

                                                                                                            AMPLIFICATION.

 

 Clarke Cooke      Clarke Cooke House,     located at 26 Bannisters Wharf             NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

  House, Cooke        LLC                       First and Second Floors Basement    AMPLIFICATION.

  House Candy                                     and 2 Summer Porches

  Store, The

 

  Empire Tea &        Newport Bubble Tea      located at 22 Broadway and 3         Detail Police Office may be required

 Coffee                  LLC                           River Lane

 

 Fastnet, The          Fastnet, Inc.              located at 1-3 Broadway First         NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

                                                              Floor                            AMPLIFICATION.

 

  Fifth Element, The Carpe Noctem            located at 107-111 Broadway         NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

                            Restaurant LLC                                                              AMPLIFICATION.

 

 

  Gas Lamp Grille,    BMT, LLC                located at 206-208 Thames Street     FIRST FLOOR NO RESTRICTIONS.                                         SECOND

  The                                                                                          First and Second Floor         FLOOR.  ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS                                                                                                                              TO

                                                                                                            REMAIN CLOSED DURING

                                                                                                            ENTERTAINMENT.  NO OUTSIDE

                                                                                                            ENTERTAINMENT OR AMPLIFICATION.

 

  Irish American       Irish American            west corner of bar on Thames         ENTERTAINMENT MUST END AT 9:00                                  P.M.;

  Athletic Club         Athletic Club                                                      NO MORE THAN 3 PERFORMERS AT                                   ANY

                                                                                                            TIME

 

  Jo's American        American Bistro LLC        located at 24 Memorial Blvd. W.

  Bistro

 

  Malt                                                Leinster, Inc.             located at 150 Broadway

 

  Midtown Oyster       Midtown Oyster Bar,       located at 345 Thames St.

 Bar                                                                   LLC

 

  Mooring Seafood   Mooring, LTD, The      located at 2 Sayer's Wharf

  Kitchen & Bar

 

  Newport Blues       Kinsley's LTD            located at 286 Thames Street          BANDS LIMITED TO FOUR (4)                                                MEMBERS.  

  Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant  Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant

                                                                                                                                                102 Connell Highway

 Cafe                                                First and Second Floors                          DOORS AND WINDOWS TO REMAIN

                                                                                                CLOSED, PER RESTRICTIONS ON FILE                                                                                                                 IN  CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.   NO                                                                                                                             OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR                                                                                                                            AMPLIFICATION.

 

  Parlor                   Parlor, LLC               located at 200 Broadway

 

  One Pelham East   Brownstone, Inc.         located at 270-276 Thames            NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

  & Studio 3                                        Street, First Floor and 3 Pelham       AMPLIFICATION.

                                                                                                Street, Third Floor

 

  Queen Anne's Loft 2 Church Street, LLC    located at 212 Thames Street

                                                            Third Floor

 

  Restaurant, The    Restaurant Bouchard       First & Second Floors                 AMPLIFICATION.

  Bouchard/             Inc.                        located at 505-509 Thames           NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

  Revolving Door                                                                          AMPLIFICATION.

 

  Sardella's              SSR Corporation         located at 30 Memorial Boulevard    NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

  Restaurant                                        West and 78 William Street First     AMPLIFICATION.  SECOND FLOOR ALL

                                                                                                and Second Floors                       DOORS AND WINDOWS TO REMAIN                                                                                                                            CLOSED

                                                                                                                DURING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT.

  Scales & Shells      BKA Industries, Inc.     located at 527 Thames Street          NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR

                                                                                               Second Floor      AMPLIFICATION.

 

  Stoneacre             Kale Stems, LLC         located at 28 Washington Square

 

  Stoneacre Garden   L and B Associates,       located at 151 Swinburne Row        SUBJECT TO GARAGE DOORS BE                                          CLOSED

                                                                                                 LLC      DURING ENTERTAINMENT

 

Class                                                                                  A and B

 

DBA         Owner         Licensed Premises    Restrictions

 

  @ The Deck          @ The Deck, LLC c/o    Located at 1 Waites Wharf Pole       Outside entertainment limited to 11 p.m. on

                                                        Thomas Abruzese                     6 south side first floor, tent, patio           Sunday through Thursday, and to Midnight on

                                                                                                  Area     Fridays and Saturdays, and Sundays of                                                                                                   holiday

                                                                                                            weekends.

 

  41 Degrees North   Forty 1 North, LLC      351 Thames St., indoors, outside      Outdoor entertainment at 351 Thames to end                              at

                                                                                                 porch, patio, and dock area; 14 11 PM Sunday through Thursday and at 12

                                                                                                 Perry Mill Whf., indoors, 1st and            Midnight Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before                                                                                                      a 2nd fls. holiday Monday.  Doors & windows                            to be closed when no outdoor entertainment at                                                                       351 Thames St.  No outdoor entertainment at                              14 Perry Mill Whf.; doors and windows to be                                                                     closed during

 

  Ancient Order of    Ancient Order of          located at 2 Wellington Ave. &       Outdoor limited to: Fridays, Saturdays,                                        Sundays &

  Hibernians            Hibernians                patio                                   Holidays from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

 

  Belle Mer             Belle Mer, Inc.           located at 2 Goat Island               Outdoor entertainment allowed with                                            amplification

                                                                                                            until 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday   and to

                                                                                                            midnight Friday's, Saturday's and Sunday's

                                                                                                            preceding a Monday holiday.

 

  Castle Hill Inn       Castle Hill, Inc.           located at Ocean Drive Main          BAND LIMITED TO FIVE (5) MEMBERS. 

                                                                                                 Floor Dining Room and Patio   OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT                                                                                                                                  (WITH  AMPLIFICATION) RESTRICTED

                                                                                                            SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS FROM 1:00 P.M.  TO 5:30 P.M. AND MAY NOT                                                                                                EXCEED MAXIMUM DECIBLES FOR   RESIDENTIAL

 

  Chanler at Cliff      Chanler, Inc. The         located at 117 Memorial               OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT (WITH

  Walk, The                                        Boulevard                             AMPLIFICATION) LIMITED TO                              FRIDAYS,

                                                                                                            SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS, FROM   1:00

                                                                                                            P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. MEMORIAL DAY TO

                                                                                                            OCTOBER 1ST.  PATIO SPEAKERS TO FACE

                                                                                                            EAST AND LAWN SPEAKERS TO FACE

                                                                                                            NORTH TOWARDS BUILDING

 

  Gurney's Newport NPG Hospitality, LLC   located at Goat Island, expanded      Per restrictions on file with the City Clerk's Office

  Resort & Marina                                                                        area for Class B license to include

                                                                                                            the South Lawn adjacent to the

                                                                                                            Pavillion

 

  Hotel Viking          Viking Tenant, LLC      located at One Bellevue Ave.         OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT WITH

                                                                                                            AMPLIFICATION PERMITTED TO 9:40 P.M.;

                                                                                                            Wed., Thurs, Friday and Saturday only except              on Sundays before a Monday holiday.  Band                                                                      limited to 4 members

 

  Newport Marriott   Marriott Hotel            located at Americas Cup Avenue      OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED                                  TO 

  Hotel                   Services, Inc.             and Long Wharf                                  11 P.M. ON SUNDAY THROUGH                                                                 THURSDAY,

                                                                                                            AND TO MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAYS AND

                                                                                                            SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS OF         HOLIDAY

                                                                                                            WEEKENDS.  LOUNGE FRIDAY AND

                                                                                                            SATURDAY 9:00 P.M. - MIDNIGHT.       POOL

                                                                                                            AREA FRIDAY 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM,

 

  Newport Craft       Coastal Extreme          located at 293 JT Connell Hwy

  Brewing &            Brewing Company

 Distilling*              LLC
 *Change of DBA

 

  O'Brien's Pub        Five Tempus Ltd.        located at 501 Thames Street          OUTSIDE PATIO LIMITED FROM APRIL 15                                      First Floor year-round and from                      TO SEPTEMBER 30, FROM                                                           NOON TO 8 P.M.;

                                                                                                            April 15 to September 30 on said                                                                                                           entertainment may be amplified.  No more

                                                                                                            Outside Patio than three musicians                                                                                                        (including vocalist) at any

                                                                                                            time.

 Oceancliff       Newport Time       located at 65 Ridge Road                        OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT (WITH

                                                                                                 Resorts, Inc.         AMPLIFICATION) LIMITED TO                                                                                                                                              SUNDAYS

                                                                                                            AND MONDAYS, FROM 1-5:30 P.M.       FROM

                                                                                                            MAY FIRST THROUGH OCTOBER 15    ONLY

 

  Reef, The             Old Battle Axe, Inc.      bar indoor rear and Bar outdoor       OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT (WITH

                                                                                                 rear patio AMPLIFICATION) PERMITTED APRIL

                                                                                                            THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30.  NO

                                                                                                            AMPLIFICATION AFTER 10 P.M.           SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY  MAX                                                                                 DECIBEL LEVEL OF 65.  NO AMPLIFICATION AFTER

                                                                                                            11 P.M. ON FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND              ON SUNDAYS PRECEDING A MONDAY

                                                                                                            HOLIDAY. NO LIVE MUSIC OR                                                                                                                                              SPEAKERS PERMITTED ON THE NORTH            PATIO. NO ENTERTAINMENT                                                                                                   PERMITTED ON NORTH

                                                                                                            PATIO.

 

 Regatta Place, The  Goat Island Grille, Inc.   located on Goat Island First Floor     OUTSIDE ENTERTAIMENT LIMITED TO 11

                                                                                                 and Outside Patio   P.M. ON SUNDAY THROUGH                                                                                           THURSDAY,

                                                                                                            AND TO MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAYS AND

                                                                                                            SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS OF         HOLIDAY

                                                                                                            WEEKENDS

 

  Riptides                Dockside North, LLC    located at 25 Waites Wharf Unit B    OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED                                  TO  11 P.M. ON SUNDAY THROUGH                                                                                                   THURSDAY,

                                                                                                            AND TO MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAYS AND

                                                                                                            SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS OF         HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.   SOUND LEVEL                                                                                 NOT TO EXCEED 65 DECIBELS.

 

Saltwater               Shaner Rhode Island,     located at Corner of Market           OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT,                                                 MEMORIAL

                                                        LLC                                    Square, Thames Street, and      DAY TO OCT. 30TH; RESTRICTED TO                                                                                                                                           PIANO

                                                                                                 Americas Cup Avenue          PLAYER, GUITARIST AND VOCALIST;

                                                                                                            HOURS LIMITED TO  11 P.M. SUNDAY

                                                                                                            THROUGH THURSDAY, AND TO          MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAYS AND                                                                                                         SATURDAYS, AND

                                                                                                            SUNDAYS OF HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.

 

  Smokehouse Café  Mooring LTD, The       located at 31 Scott's Wharf, First      NOON TO 9:00 PM FRIDAY, SATURDAY                             Floor and Outdoor Deck        SUNDAY'S ONLY

 

  Smugglers             True Tides, LLC         located at 359 Thames Street,         OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED                Waterfront Bar  Unit LC1                7:00 P.M. TO  11:00 P.M. ON SUNDAY

                                                                                                            THROUGH THURSDAY, AND 2:00 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAYS AND                                                                                                   SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS OF        HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.

 

  Speakeasy Bar      Carter LLC               located at 250 Thames Street          DOORS AND WINDOWS PERMITTED TO BE and Grill, The  First Floor               OPEN DURING ACOUSTIC                                                                                                               ENTERTAINMENT

 

  Surf Club       Surf Club LLC                 located at America's Cup Avenue

                                                            & Thames Street Entire Premises

                                                            of Newport Bay Club Except

                                                            Plaza Level Retail Spaces

 

  Vanderbilt, The     Vanderbilt Hotel, LLC   located at 41 Mary Street             Outdoor entertainment limited to outdoor                                     garden                   terrace Thursday through Saturday                                                                         6:00p.m. to

                                                                                                            9:30 p.m.

 

  Class  C

 

  DBA                 Owner                 Licensed Premises        Restrictions

 

  Bohlin, The           Historic Wharves         located at Commercial Wharf         Detail Fire Fighter(s) will be determined after 

                                                                                                            Associates, Inc. review of each event.                                                               Outside Entertainment

                                                                                                            Limited to 11:00 P.M. on Sunday through

                                                                                                            Thursday, and to Midnight on Fridays and

                                                                                                            Saturdays, and Sundays of Holiday             Weekends. 

                                                                                                            Concerts on Weekdays until 9:30 pm;          Concerts on

                                                                                                             Fridays & Saturdays until 10:00 pm.

 

  Class  THTR

 

 DBA                  Owner                 Licensed Premises        Restrictions

 

  Firehouse Theater  Firehouse Theater, Inc.   located at 4 Equality Park Place      Capacity for theater to be maximum of 80

                                                                                                 Persons

 

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